The whole family is invited to Vesuvio’s to celebrate the holidays. It offers six “banquet” menus for groups of 10 or more and they all feature classic Italian dishes that the whole family will enjoy. All menus are three courses, including antipasto, main and dessert.

Piano Piano is known for its kid-friendly atmosphere, so it is the perfect setting for your family’s holiday party. There are two private dining rooms – Main Dining Room and Piccolo Piano Room. Piano Piano offers customized menus, including one of the best family-style dinners in the city, for the ultimate holiday celebration.

Momofuku Daisho specializes in large format meals, so it’s a no brainer that this spot would be in consideration for your family holiday party. It serves its menu items family-style, and gives you two options of service: large-format and a la carte. Momofuku Daisho prides itself on seasonal offerings.

Ruby Watchco is the perfect setting for an intimate family dinner during the holiday season. Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk will work with you to create an amazing holiday meal and celebration. There is a private dining room upstairs that can accommodate 12 to 24 people.

Old Mill is known for it’s massive Christmas brunch, lunch and dinner buffet suitable for the whole family. Feast on turkey and all the fixins’ this holiday season. You can also book rooms for private functions with two menus for parties of 12 or more.

Who doesn’t like pizza? Why not turn your holiday celebrations into a pizza party! Queen Margherita is the perfect location for all ages and offers a prix-fixe menu. Choose from a list of appetizers, along with a pizza and dessert for $30 per person.

Colette is the perfect venue of a chic holiday party. The Parisian restaurant has become known in Toronto for its Instagram-worthy décor and authentic French cuisine. The restaurant offers a private dining package for parties of any size, and lets you decide the menu!

This Canadian restaurant is a great spot to host your family holiday celebration. The space can host up to 35 people, and features a gorgeous leather banquet against an exposed brick wall. The family-style menu includes items like roast pork loin and a whole roasted fish.

Jennifer D’Agostino is a freelance writer based in Toronto. When she’s not scouring the city for the best restaurants you can find her experimenting with recipes and reading the news. Jen is also an avid photographer.

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